Time Limit for Minister's Speech

Debated in Parliament on 1 Mar 2017.

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The Leader of the House, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, sought to exempt Minister Chan Chun Sing's speech from the time limit set by Standing Order No 48(8).
Mdm Speaker consented and asked for the general assent of Members, who indicated agreement.
The motion was put to a vote and resolved, exempting the proceedings from the time limit for the minister's speech.

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The Leader of the House (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien)

Mdm Speaker, may I seek your consent and the general assent of Members present to move, "That the proceedings on the item under discussion be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No 48(8) to remove the time limit in respect of Minister Chan Chun Sing's speech."

Mdm Speaker

I give my consent. Does the Leader of the House have the general assent of Members present to so move?

Hon Members indicated assent.

With the consent of Mdm Speaker, and the general assent of Members present,

Question put, and agreed to.

Resolved, "That the proceedings on the item under discussion be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No 48(8) in respect of Minister Chan Chun Sing's speech." − [Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.]

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Time Limit for Minister's Speech

Debated in Parliament on 1 Mar 2017.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Leader of the House, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, sought to exempt Minister Chan Chun Sing's speech from the time limit set by Standing Order No 48(8).
Mdm Speaker consented and asked for the general assent of Members, who indicated agreement.
The motion was put to a vote and resolved, exempting the proceedings from the time limit for the minister's speech.

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No questions identified

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The Leader of the House (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien)

Mdm Speaker

I give my consent. Does the Leader of the House have the general assent of Members present to so move?

Hon Members indicated assent.

With the consent of Mdm Speaker, and the general assent of Members present,

Question put, and agreed to.

Resolved, "That the proceedings on the item under discussion be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No 48(8) in respect of Minister Chan Chun Sing's speech." − [Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.]

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

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The Leader of the House (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien)

Mdm Speaker

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Time Limit for Minister's Speech

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The Leader of the House (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien)

Mdm Speaker

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